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��p CITY OF ORONO <br /> RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL <br /> ��, G,��" xo. � � J � <br /> 1��SH�t"� <br /> 4. The Properky is within Tier 3 and hardcover is limited to 35°r6 acoording ta the Stormwater <br /> Quality Ove�lay District. <br /> 5. The following variance has been requested: <br /> a. Lot area varvance <br /> 6. In considering this application for varianoe, the Council has considered the advice and <br /> recommendation of tt�e Planning Commission and the effect of the proposed variance <br /> upon the health, safety and welfare of the oommunity� existing and anticipated traffic <br /> conditbns, light and sir, danger of fire, risk to the public safety� and the effect on vafues <br /> of property in the surrounding area. <br /> ANALYSIS- <br /> 1. 'Varianc�s shall only be perrnitted when they ane in harmony with the general purposes <br /> and intent of the ordinance . . . .° The lot ares varisnce requested is oonsistent with the <br /> general Interrt of the Ordinance. The size of the Property�generally consistent with the <br /> other properties in the Foxhill neighborhood. The variances are in harmony with the <br /> Ordinanoe. <br /> 2. °Varianc�s shall only be permitted . . . when the varianoes are oorisisterrt with the <br /> comprehensive plan."The va�iance allovvs the redevelopment of the single family lat, this <br /> use is consistent with the comprehensive p�n. The variance allows the nonoonforming <br /> nature of the lot ta decrease. <br /> 3. "Variances may be grantied when the applicant for the varianoe establishes�at there are <br /> practical difficuldes in oomplying with the zoning ordinanoe. 'Practical difficultie�,'as used in <br /> connecfion with the grarrting of a varianoe, means that <br /> a. The property owner in quest�iorl proposes to use the property fn a reasonable manner, <br /> frowe�r, the proposed uss is not penmit�d by ths off'�ia!conbrol� <br /> The ovmer wishes to develop the Property with a single family home in the future. <br /> The owner has requested a lot line adjustment via an administrative subdivision <br /> exception in arder to incr�se the area of the lot by approximately 3,9Q0 square <br /> feet. To qualify for the subdivision exemption the Iot area variance must be <br /> granted. <br /> b. The pl'rghf ofthe landowne�ris due fo cincumsfarrces unlrrue to hrs proper[ynot cneated <br /> by the Iarrdowner. <br /> The owner d9d not create the substandard lot sizs. <br /> c. The veriance, if granfed, wr]!not alter tlte esset�tial cha►�acter of ths locality." <br /> 2 <br />